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Mayor visits new specialist security firm
Published: 02/08/2019
TWO former soldiers have launched a specialist security and training firm in Whitehaven.
Mike Starkie, Mayor of Copeland, visited Lee Molyneaux, Director of Three Lions Security, yesterday (Thursday) to discuss the services the new venture provides.
Lee co-founded the business with fellow ex-serviceman Barry Horabin in late 2018 with a combined military service record of more than 45 years and 90 tours between them.
List of applications determined w/e 26/07/2019
Weekly list of planning applications determined for w/e 26/07/2019
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Crematorium revamp plans approved
Published: 24/07/2019
PLANS for a major improvement scheme at Distington Hall Crematorium have been given the go-ahead.
Copeland Council’s Planning Panel today (Wednesday) unanimously approved the project that will include internal and external modifications that aim to enhance the experience for guests and improve operational areas for staff.
Work is scheduled to commence in October and will take around six months to complete.
Copeland pushes for more community-led housing
Published: 24/07/2019
COPELAND Council is partnering in an exciting new Cumbria and Lancaster Community Led Housing Hub.
The hub encourages communities to combat housing problems in their areas focusing on their individual needs and options available to them. It puts communities in touch with funding sources and can introduce them to specialist advisors.
One example of a successful community-led housing initiative is a scheme run by residents in Ulpha.
